Americorps
“Many people know about the reading-achievement gap between underrepresented students and the majority. Yet, a very few number of people actually do anything about it. Instead of lamenting the below-grade reading level of students in low-income communities, AmeriCorps allowed me to do something about it.” ~ Xigrid, Americorp tutor
AmeriCorps is a national service program that provides opportunities for individuals to serve their country and community through local non-profit agencies. Each year participants of AmeriCorps, called Members, join a local program and provide specific, intensive community services -- such as tutoring students through the Foundation’s Hillsborough Reads program. As a full-time AmeriCorps member, you will serve approximately 35-40 hours a week.
Benefits
- Living Allowance for your term of service
- Education award upon successful completion of program
- Training and leadership development opportunities
- Resume-building experience
- A chance to make a difference in the life of a child!
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Significant community service experience
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills
- A sincere desire to make a difference
- Interest in working with youth in an elementary school setting
- Reliable transportation and daytime availability is a must!
For more information or to request an application, please contact Pamela Prater at (813) 740-7651. Or visit www.AmeriCorps.gov.